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The Lowa Banff Backpacking Boot for Men is the product of history and technology. Like its predecessors, the Banff uses 2.5mm thick seamless leather for unbeatable durability and long life. Coupled with a Vibram sole with a shock absorbing midsole, the Banff stabilizes and protects your foot. The full rubber shank lends stability in uneven terrain and protects from sharp rocks. The leather upper with the slightly raised inner cuff prevents ankle rolls. A carefully constructed insole with pronation and supination zones gives optimum stabilization no matter what your stride looks like. The Banff is a great deal on a top performer for intense backpacking with heavy loads.

Lowa Banff Hiking Boots - tremendous boot

Comment on Dennis Tedder's review »

Get 'em While You Can

I really wasn't expecting much from these boots. I bought them for wicked cheap, along with Asolo's Powermatic, The Lowa Trekker, the Scarpa SL M3, and the Danner Mountain Light 2. I bought them all through site's with good return policy's so I could really get a feel for them and return them if need be. All except the Danner Mountain Light 2 were really good boots (I personally think the DML2 is an dysfunctional paperweight and a waste of money). I have to admit, the Banff at the get go was the most uncomfortable boot of the lot. However they quickly broke in and became my favorites. I wound up keeping the Lowa Banffs and Trekkers, and getting rid of the rest. The Asolos and Scarpas were great, but even in a wide size they were still too narrow for me in the toe box. However, the Lowas (the one's made in Germany, not the ones made in Slovakia) have a huge, super comfortable toe box. The leather lining in them is also ridiculously comfortable. I've had a problem with blisters on my heels in fabric lined boots like the Asolos and Scarpas, but I haven't had any problems with blisters in the slightest when it comes to the leather lining. I waterproofed them with Nikwax Nubuk water proofer and I haven't had any problems in mud or downpoors. I haven't fully submerged them and there's no way I'm going to. I wouldn't with a Gortex boot either tho. Getting wet on the trail is something that you always wind up doing by accident. You don't just go and looking for that kind of trouble to happen. It might eventually- who knows? But in the mean time, the Nikwax seems to be holding up pretty well.

Lowa is phasing these boots out right now because they're basically the same as the Baffin Pro. This means you can get an awesome pair of backpacking boots for wicked cheap. If you have a wide set of toes like yours truly, give these a chance. They're going to be uncomfortable for a couple miles, but once the leather softens up a bit they will be one comfy pair of boots. Word to the wise tho- huck the insoles and get yourself some Superfeet.

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Hi. I bought these boots a while ago now...

Hi. I bought these boots a while ago now and really like everything about them. The soles are about worn through in places. I plan to wear them till my toes touch the ground. I brought them to a local, grouchy, cobbler who didn't impress me as someone who would resole them correctly. I was hoping he'd have a sole to match the one on the boot (I think it's fairly common) but he didn't. Anyway, does anyone know how or where I can get these boots reliably resoled? Thanks for your time.

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I know about these boots having a leather...

I know about these boots having a leather liner, which is just awesome. Leather just cradles the foot like no other. Mammut/Raichle also has some models with a leather lining. Are there any other makers doing this?

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Best Ive had so far.....

These are compltely bomber boots. After owning many pairs of boots over the last 17 years, these are hands down, great. Yes they are on the heavy side. Yes they do take a bit to break in. But they are meant for big loads across sketchy terrain. Not fastpacking 15miles in a day. The insole is flimsy and I feel that for the price, it should include a better one. Quality construction is second to none, and I see these being my go to boot for a long, long time to come.

Comment on Michael Edge's review »

Lowa?..more like Higha!..

lowa produces an excellent boot. the high quality leather craftsmanship coupled with the vibram sole is easily in the hype with all of its competitors. lowa boots have a good feel to them. pricey tho for sure.

Comment on Ryan Ivy's review »

How do these boots fit? Are they wide...

How do these boots fit? Are they wide with high volume or more narrow with low volume? I have a narrow, low-volume foot and am considering getting the narrow versions of these boots over the medium width. Any thoughts?

They are a higher volume boot. Wider toe boxes than something like a Vasque that tends to taper in towards the end, and have greater volume at the midfoot. I'd suggest trying them before you buy them, although I do believe that they are available in narrow widths.

Comment on zachary's review »

awesome

Bought a pair of lowa banff's for my tree planting job in bc. This job is hiking 10-11 hours a day with a 60lb load on clear cut/logged blocks - up over under jumping from log to log etc with full bag ups of seedlings about 50-60lbs.these boots performed flawlessly. Comfy from day one of the season until the last day. Tree planting will wreck any boot not worthy of itself. Screefing, stomping kicking stuff out of the way all day and these boots are ready for another season no problem.I give these boots 5/5 stars no problemif you are looking at these boots for tree planting dont hesitate they out lasted alot of other 'top' brands such as scarpa and la sportiva no problem and no i wasn't a low baller i am a high baller over 2k almost everyday.the one downside is once they are wet they stay wet for a day or two when in bush camp which can be annoying.

Sorry Ferna this looks like normal wear that happens to any leather boot when hiking down a rocky trail. All my boots including my Lowa boots are knicked and scratched from hikes down into Grand Canyon. I use a liquid protection product 'Freesole' and brush on the toe cap--it keeps the boots looking new. Your boots look well-used with one knick.

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Lowa broken in a front o boot,

Hi Fema. This is normal wear and not something wrong with the boot. Use 'McNett Freesole' to provide a protective coating at the front and on the rand of the boot. The damage happens to every boot if you hit a sharp rock while hiking or backpacking.

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My Lowa, banff was broken the front.

I live in Peru, buy a new boots LOWA, Banff, to use them in Peru, Cordillera Blnca. To the first use, in a simply trail without dificult or rougly terrrain, my foot scrimmage a rock and the leather nubuk it broken. Expect, for many years to be able to buy a LOWA boots, and when I used it broken with a hole was done in front of leather nubuk. Now I ask me, I should change them for another LOWA equal or to change them for another diferent trade mark and model but RESISTANT for rocks in a rough trail with mid a heavy load. Before I had, some boots like a Vasque and Asolo, and never happen. It is that the leather nubuk was wasted or the boot this badly manufactured. Helpme please

The damage looks like normal wear at the front of a hiking boot. Very common on any boot that hits against sharp rock. Try McNett Freesole---I use this product on the front of my boots, around the rand, and for repair of the sole. http://www.mcnett.com/Freesole-Urethane-Formula-Shoe-Repair-P153.aspx

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Great Boots

I really like my Lowa's. Yes, they are stiff, and maybe a tad heavy, but they offer super protection and support. I have worn mine for backpacking heavy loads, day hikes, bowhunting, and general knock around.

The breathe pretty well, and no they aren't water proof. Water resistant is a stretch as well.

I am on my second sole in mine, and they are holding up well. I did replace the insoles with the heat moldable kind, and liked them better afterwards.

Comment on Jason Snyder's review »

Great boots!! Just one thing though....

These are nice boots. I got alot of miles out of a pair of Vasque Sojourners. The Lowas could be improved upon with a more substantial , padded tongue, which the Vasques hit right on the money. The padded tongue on the Vasques really made a diff. Other than that, can't beat these for comfort and craftsmanship.